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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in upcoming autumn Budget

‘We have a manifesto and I will honour that manifesto’

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Burnham says UK in ‘challenging position’ as he declines to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Questions remain over how some of Burnham’s promises will be paid for

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Andy Burnham 'wealth tax' row: Minister denies that new levies on rich will fund cost-of-living help

But the PM was said to be struggling to recruit a key economic adviser to his Government due to concerns over potential wealth taxes

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Andy Burnham tax rises: All the ways the new Prime Minister could hammer London

The former Greater Manchester Mayor has suggested some Londoners should pay more in council tax

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Will table audit report on corruption during DMK regime, says TN Finance Minister

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the TVK government will table an audit report during the Budget session alleging corruption and "party fund" irregularities under the previous DMK regime. He also reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing NEET.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Summer holiday car hire: drive a great deal and avoid hidden fees

Unclear terms and expensive extras can turn what seemed like a cheap rental into a costly one

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

Andy Burnham income tax row: What exactly has PM said on rise in £12,570 personal allowance?

New Prime Minister caught in first fiscal controversy after suggesting threshold for paying income tax may go up

Evening Standard · Jul 22

What does Burnham’s VAT cut mean for your energy bills?

First major move by new PM aimed at giving families ‘breathing space’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

LPG subsidy bill may top Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, create Rs 70,000 cr gap over Budget allocation

India's LPG subsidy bill may surpass Rs 1 lakh crore in fiscal year 2027. This projection indicates a significant shortfall against the budget's Rs 30,000 crore allocation. Overall subsidy spending has already seen a forty-seven percent year-on-year increase during early fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Government finances face additional pressure from…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Budget resolution faces dicey House vote after committee approval

The House Budget Committee approved a fiscal 2027 budget resolution Thursday as the first step toward passing a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill to provide tens of billions of dollars for defense, farm aid and voting restrictions. The panel advanced the GOP-backed budget resolution on a strictly party-line vote of 20-14 after…

Roll Call · Jul 16